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Chemical Technologists and Technicians

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

Job description

These people provide support and technical services in various fields (engineering, research, industrial chemistry, environmental protection, etc.). They work in:

  • Laboratories
  • Consulting and engineering firms
  • The chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries
  • Manufacturing and processing plants
  • Public utilities
  • The fields of health and education
  • Government institutions

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature
  • Hazardous chemical
  • Odours

Main tasks

  • Prepare and carry out experiments, tests, and chemical analyses.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Compile and analyze data.
  • Implement sampling and analysis programs to ensure product compliance with quality standards.
  • Participate in the development of health and safety standards and measures.
  • Run pilot chemical or petrochemical plants.
  • Assess air and water quality, develop environmental protection standards, and ensure compliance.
  • Participate in drug creation and experimental device design.

Advancement and mobility

  • There is a high degree of mobility between positions in this group.
  • Experience leads to management positions.

Hourly wage

The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2020 to 2022.
Minimum
$18.75
Median
$27.00
Maximum
$43.20

Job prospects for 2022-2026

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Job prospects for 2022-2026

Job prospects

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Very good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

7,000

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
54.4% Female
45.6% Male

Not available.
  • 54.4% Female
  • 45.6% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2015

All of Québec

$53,000

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • None

All of Québec

  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Petroleum, Coal and Chemical Manufacturing
    NAICS 324, 325
    28% of jobs
  2. Food, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
    NAICS 311, 312
    15% of jobs
  3. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    10% of jobs
  4. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    9% of jobs
  5. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    6% of jobs
  6. Others
    32% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Petroleum, Coal and Chemical Manufacturing
    NAICS 324, 325
    28% of jobs
  2. Food, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
    NAICS 311, 312
    15% of jobs
  3. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    10% of jobs
  4. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    9% of jobs
  5. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    6% of jobs
  6. Others
    32% of jobs